a sneaky peek and some west point shenanigans

Hey girlies! Happy Happy Thursday! 

I'm in that place right know where I need to CALM DOWN and get ahold of myself.

Know what I mean? I'm making to-do-lists that are spin offs of my to-do-lists. It's ridiculous.

I need to just breathe. This is my sixth move in as many years. I think I've got the hang of it by now!

We sent our orders to Fort Benning, so I'm hoping we will soon get word on which house we will be getting.

I am hoping for these things: spanish tile, hardwood floors, 4 bedrooms. Based on our eligibility, I think we will get at least 2 of those things. We shall see.

Okay, enough of that.

I wanted to share some photos from West Point.

Jimmy was a cadet there once upon a time, and we've been dying to go back for years now. Our best friends, the Bilottas, got a teaching job there recently, and that was just the push we needed.

We have missed them so much since they left. I've written about Sarah here before. She's a dear friend. A friend of my heart, know what I mean?

We were so sad to have to leave our friends (yet again). It's part and parcel of the military life, but it breaks my heart each and every time.

We had a wonderful wonderful time. And I want to go back every single year.

We love you  Nick, Sarah, Cole, Soph, and Max!

have a beautiful, blessed day sweet friends.

xoxo

 

 

 

 

walking to the football game:

 

beautiful scenery outside of the stadium:

 

 

 

 

visiting trophy point the day we left:

 

 

 

This one CRACKS me up. Like I have tears in my eyes from laughing so hard right now. I LOVE EMBARASSING HIM. It's kind of one of my missions in life. ;)

 

 

Comments

[tara pakosta]

Stephanie,
I love your family!
the pictures are great!
You are so blessed!
I don't like moving either!
we have only moved once since we had the girls and that was
3 years ago. I see a move in our future soon though!
good luck!
tara

[Kimber-Leigh]

you two are hilarious in that pic! and i'm downright jealous of that scenery. some day :) i can't believe you're moving on the 2nd!!! but you can do it. can't wait to hear about your new house too. if you want to get to georgia in a roundabout way, you can totally crash here in OK for a night ;)

[Davinie]

Nice sneak and it looks like you had a lot of fun with your friends. The cheerleaders are adorable!

[Karen]

no worries about the move sweet friend. you are an army wife and you can handle anything! hooooah.....
xoxo

[Carrie]

What beautiful scenery!
That b/w photo of you two is classic! So funny.
Love the sneak! Flea market is my favorite!

[elise blaha cripe]

LOVE LOVE LOVE Sadie's pink pea coat.
good luck on the move.
good luck on the to-do lists.
keep us posted. xo.

[Sherry Cartwright]

Love seeing photos of your family. Cute.
G'luck on the move.

[C. Rayevich]

LOL!!! i have countless pics like that of me and my hubby!! hehe he's quiet, shy and doesn't like his picture taken so I make it worse for him =) that's what we get to do as wives
Good luck on the move!!
can't wait to see what kind of place you get
xo

[Christa Paustenbaugh]

Great photos!
Moves are stressful no matter how many times it's done: 1st, 6th or 10th. You guys will be fine!

And you have spanish tile at the Army base? Totally jealous over here in Marine Corps land!

[Angela W]

Very cute sneak and pics! Just remember to breathe every once in awhile! ;)

[Laura]

Oh, I miss WP. It's like living a Harry Potter movie. They even have the funny robes. I taught there once upon a time. It looks as beautiful as ever!

[Sue]

I love seeing all the photos of your trip, Stephanie. I read your blog every day and your girls are adorable! I hope you guys get a great house. When are you PCSing? I'm at Ft. Benning (not on post though) so if you need any info or anything, just let me know.

[lisa truesdell]

loving the little butterflies in the sneak - and the pics are all gorgeous!

[Christina]

Gorgeous photos & loving the sneak! Good luck on the move...moving sucks, but you can do it. Keep us posted on the move & new house...so exciting at the same time! Have a blessed day.

[samantha]

If I lived close enough to help you out I would. I'm sure many would, but it would be a loooong trip. lol. Your picture are fantastic as always. Beautiful family you have:)

[susan d.]

loved all the photos...what awesome memories, including elmo & the pop pops!!

can't wait to see the rest of your layouts!

[MandyK]

Beautiful pictures!Love Harpers tights those are so cute! Loving your sneak can't wait to see the whole reveal and whatever else you create. Good luck with the move and take a deep breathe.. smile.

[Lisa]

Great photos Steph -- taken in my neck of the woods, where I grew up...beautiful country there, eh? {sigh} I miss it a lot -- especially since living in south Florida the last (too many) years...I sooo miss the seasons!

Take a deep breath and enjoy your sweet family and the process...it's all a blink of an eye! Before you know it, the move will be over and you'll be all settled in.

[Sarah]

OMG! Those cheerleader pictures are absolutely precious. I especially love the argyle tights!
I was just thinking today wondering when y'all were going to move to GA, and hoping that I might be lucky enough to get to meet you in person (since I'm just a blog reader now) when you move here.
Hope you have lots of calm moments in the midst of the craziness a move can bring.

[emily]

Gosh those are great pictures!! I adore Sadie's hair. :) And I've always thought it great fun to embarrass my husband too, hehe. :)

[JOANN]

Okay, I just have to say it....GO NAVY-BEAT ARMY !!!!!!!!!!!

I remember my one and only trip to West Point about ten years ago . I was so shocked at the "town" just outside the gates (I was expecting something like Annapolis - NOT!). Loved the Hotel Thayer, though.

JoAnn

[Brynn Marie]

Oh my stars where did you find those cheer outfits?!?!?

I hate moving too...we just PCS'd from Germany and already found out that we are probably moving again next summer...ahh Army Life...

[Rachel Anderson]

love the sneak and all your pics :) and I hope your move is as peaceful as a move can be. xo

[Deborah Wisker]

You had great weather!! I wish I could have gone up and met you for the game!!
It's such a bummer that you can't just drive up and walk around the post like in the past! I miss being able to take pics at my leisure!!

[Jenni Hufford]

i love the sneak (as always) and all the NY pictures!!! The cheerleading outfits and peacoats are killing me. So.So.Cute. !!! :)

[Erin B]

Gorgeous photos Stephanie. We visited West Point when I was a kid (my great grandfather went there and met my great grandmother at a dance there). I remember it being very beautiful scenery and I remember it feeling like a very important place.

Wishing you lots of luck with your move. Moving is never fun or easy, no matter how many times you've done it before. If I were in TX I'd totally offer to help you.

[Kathy F]

Oh,Steph, thanks so much for sharing more of your wonderful pics of your trip! :) I love your contagious grin! :) The girls were just too sweet in their little cheer outfits! :) LOVED IT! :) Thanks so much! :) OH, BTW, your page looks gorgeous! :)

[kimberly]

You all are just beautiful people. West Point is beautiful for sure. Looks like you all had a great time.

[waleska]

oh, that place looks beautiful!
I'm glad you had a great time.

[Dedra Long]

Great photos Stephanie!
When you were talking about getting yourself together, it reminded me of a certain
sign I'm seeing everywhere right now.
It says: Keep Calm and Carry On.
LOL!

Loves.

[Danielle]

5th picture to the last - Sadie look ssooo big!!!! and the one on your guys' laps - ooo it makes my heart ache - my daughter looks bigger to me all the time - and my 2 foster girls too... just see them changing before my eyes! You have such such beautiful children! And yes God will give you the grace to get everything done. Will Jimmy be deployed again? Or is that still up in the air?

[reyanna]

LOVE these photos! So glad you had such a great time! And November 2nd??!?! That's CLOSE! Oh! Speaking of which, I need to email you... LOL. Hope you're well!

[Kelli]

Stephanie - I'm so glad to find your blog. Your family is just beautiful. Glad you had such a good time in NY. The pictures are amazing.

[jung a]

love those photos, and cute profile pic! :)

[Pam]

Hi Stephanie, I came over here through Kendra's blog and am so glad I did! I've sure been missing out on some amazing talent and stories! Your little girls are so adorable and your DH is a true hero. Is he a Ranger? I listened to your interview and I just want to commend you for your strength and also thank you and Jimmy for your service!

[Marie Levite]

Love the cheerleading outfits! Wish I could have seen that. I actually live about 40 mins away from West Point. What a small world!

[Abby]

Great pics!